Wild Snowberry vs Sebastien Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

Wild Snowberry vs Sebastien Gooseberry

Ribes uva-crispa Sebastien

Symphoricarpos spp.

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Sebastien Gooseberry
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Sebastien Gooseberry is a nearly thornless variety that produces medium-sized, red gooseberries. When the berries are fully ripe they are quite sweet and great for fresh eating. They can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge. For baking and preserves, they are often picked when under-ripe when they are firm and tart. The general harvest period is anywhere from July to September.

Sebastien Gooseberry is a Canadian variety that was developed at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research station in Ottawa.

Gooseberries are self-pollinating but planting with another variety will increase yields.

Wild Snowberry is a mix of Common Snowberry and Western Snowberry. Each shrub's size, flower, and berry colour may vary.

This plant is abundant across the prairies. It can be planted alone or as a hedge in small yards. This shrub's ornamental berries persist into winter. Wild Snowberry can be a natural habitat and food source for various animals.

Sebastien Gooseberry Quick Facts

Wild Snowberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: leaves are toxic to humans

Flowers: white and occasionally pinkish
Berries: reddish and medium sized
Berries: showy white berries persist into winter
Harvest: late July to September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: coralberry, ghostberry, waxberry, wolfberry